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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.30, 4,285.08 and 1,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.30, 4,285.08 and 1,708.14 is: 2,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.30 : 4,285.08 = 1,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.30/4,285.08 = 1,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.30x = 4,285.08 × 1,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.30x = 7,319,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,516.55/3,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.10

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